Widecombe in the Moor: Dartmoor’s Most Picturesque Village
Tucked deep within the rolling expanse of Dartmoor, Widecombe in the Moor is often described as the moor’s most picturesque village — and it’s a title few would dispute. With its storybook setting, granite cottages and a history steeped in myth and tradition, Widecombe feels like a place where legends linger in the air. Set […]
Beyond the South West: The UK’s Most Beautiful Seaside Villages You’ve Probably Overlooked
Seasoned travellers will be well acquainted with the postcard-perfect seaside villages of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. But beyond the South West lies a wealth of coastal communities that are just as charming — and often far less crowded. From Scotland to North Yorkshire and Northern Ireland, these overlooked gems offer sandy beaches, historic harbours and […]
Why York Should Be Your Next City Break
York is a city where history doesn’t sit quietly behind glass—it lives, breathes and invites you in. From its Roman foundations to its Viking legacy, York has been shaped by centuries of stories, all woven into a place that feels both timeless and unmistakably alive. Encircled by ancient city walls, York blends the old with […]
Bradford on Avon: A Storybook Town You’ll Never Forget
Nestled in a wooded valley where the River Avon curves gently through west Wiltshire, Bradford on Avon is one of England’s most enchanting small towns. With its honey-coloured stone buildings, ancient bridges and a history that stretches back more than a thousand years, it offers visitors a perfect blend of heritage, scenery and relaxed country […]
Making a Cornish Kissing Wreath
A charming revival of local folklore is adding a touch of woodland magic to homes across Cornwall this festive season — the Cornish Kissing Wreath. Traditionally made using foraged greenery and a single apple at its centre, the wreath was once hung in doorways as a symbol of goodwill and luck for the year ahead. […]
Bude: Cornwall’s Coastal Gem
Bude is the kind of seaside town that captures your heart the moment you arrive—laid-back, full of character, and blessed with some of Cornwall’s most stunning scenery. With golden beaches, sweeping clifftop walks, and a warm community spirit, it’s no wonder so many visitors return year after year. Bude’s coastline is breathtaking, shaped by the […]
Bodmin Jail: Cornwall’s Dark and Fascinating Past
Bodmin Jail is where history, mystery, and modern comfort converge for a truly unforgettable experience. Built in 1779 as Cornwall’s county prison, its austere Georgian walls once confined criminals in overcrowded cells, witnessing strict discipline, daring escapes, and countless stories of life behind bars. After closing in 1927, the jail fell into disrepair. In 2015, […]
The 2 Minute Foundation – cleaning up our planet, 2 minutes at a time
The 2 Minute Foundation – a charity campaigning to inspire people to take two minutes out of their day to clear up the worlds beaches, oceans, parks, streets and open spaces On World Ocean Day in 2023, we went along to the World Ocean’s Day Beach Clean Up, organised by The 2 Minute Foundation as […]
Walking the South West Coast Path
Few walking routes capture the imagination quite like the South West Coast Path. Winding for 630 miles around the South West Peninsula, it’s England’s longest National Trail – a journey through dramatic cliffs, golden beaches, fishing harbours, and timeless villages where life still follows the rhythm of the tides. For walkers, it’s not just a […]
Building Resilience to Coastal Climate Change
Coastal communities are on the front line of climate change. Rising sea levels, stronger storms, and shifting coastlines all bring challenges. To meet them, new projects are helping us understand and adapt to these changes in smarter, more sustainable ways. One of these is the Making Space for Sand (MS4S) project, part of the £200 […]